AAPC CPC EXAM PREP
The Digestive system subsection is divided according to - Answer-anatomic site
Vermilionectomy - Answer-shaving of the lip (40500)
Transverse wedge excision - Answer-a wedge of lip tissue is removed and tissue flaps are placed to
repair the defect (40510)
Abbe-Estlander (flap, 40527) - Answer-reconstructive procedure in which a graft is taken from a portion
of the lip and the non-defective area above the lip is used to repair the area of defect
resection - Answer-when more than 1/4 of the lip surface is removed
Reconstruction Codes are assigned based on - Answer-location and size of defect
Cheiloplasty - Answer-lip repair
The Digestive system subsection is divided according to - Answer-anatomic site
Vermilionectomy - Answer-shaving of the lip (40500)
Transverse wedge excision - Answer-a wedge of lip tissue is removed and tissue flaps are placed to
repair the defect (40510)
Abbe-Estlander (flap, 40527) - Answer-reconstructive procedure in which a graft is taken from a portion
of the lip and the non-defective area above the lip is used to repair the area of defect
resection - Answer-when more than 1/4 of the lip surface is removed
Reconstruction Codes are assigned based on - Answer-location and size of defect
Cheiloplasty - Answer-lip repair